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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.59, 239.41 and 138.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.59, 239.41 and 138.62 is: 191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.59 : 239.41 = 138.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.59/239.41 = 138.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.59x = 239.41 × 138.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.59x = 33,186.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,186.44/173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.18

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